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Norfork

Arkansas · 465 residents · 2.225 sq mi
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Norfork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
−4%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
−6%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474405346287211990201020202024Norfork
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,894
+1%since 2000
from $16,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+111%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(464)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(435)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other3.3%(15)
Diversity Score12.8%(59)
Diversity Score
13
+383%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfork, Arkansas?

Norfork, Arkansas has about 465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfork, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norfork, Arkansas earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfork, Arkansas expensive?

In Norfork, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Norfork, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Norfork, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfork, Arkansas?

About 42.3% of people in Norfork, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfork, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfork, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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